UK girl's name
Kaidence
Of modern origin, a unique blend of "Kaiden" meaning "fighter" and "cadence" meaning "flow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaidence is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaidence popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3518, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 6 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2004 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Kaidence. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaidence ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 6 girls were registered as Kaidence.
- • Kaidence ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #793 in 2008.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaidence as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3518
2018
Births in 2018
6
Latest year
Peak year
2015
6 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Kaidence mean?
The name Kaidence is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it is thought to be a combination of the name Cadence, which is derived from the Latin word "cadentia" meaning "a rhythmic fall," and the letter K, which was likely added for aesthetic or stylistic reasons.
While there is no clear historical record of the name's usage prior to the 20th century, some linguists speculate that it may have been inspired by the musical term "cadence," which refers to the rhythmic pattern or sequence of notes that bring a sense of resolution or completion to a musical phrase or piece.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaidence is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively new and uncommon name. However, it is believed to have gained popularity in the United States and parts of Canada in the late 1990s and early 2000s, possibly influenced by the growing trend of creating unique and unconventional baby names.
Due to its modern origins, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from ancient times who bore the name Kaidence. However, a few individuals with this name have gained some recognition in recent years, particularly in the entertainment industry.
One example is Kaidence Banks, an American actress and singer who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Playroom" (2012) and "The Killing" (2013). Another is Kaidence Lanae, an American singer and songwriter who has released several singles and music videos.
Additionally, there is Kaidence Kyree, a young American artist and entrepreneur who gained attention for her creative talents and business ventures at a young age. She has been featured in various media outlets for her artistic endeavors and entrepreneurial spirit.
It's worth noting that while the name Kaidence has gained some popularity in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon name globally, and its usage and popularity may vary across different regions and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaidence over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaidence registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaidence, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaidence by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaidence was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4178 | 25 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5104 | 12 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kaidence is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaidence. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kaidence ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #793 in 2008.
Across the UK
Kaidence in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#793 in 2008
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaidence
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaidence: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaidence in the UK right now?
In 2018, Kaidence was ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Kaidence most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 6 babies registered as Kaidence in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaidence?
Of modern origin, a unique blend of "Kaiden" meaning "fighter" and "cadence" meaning "flow".
How many people are called Kaidence in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Kaidence across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Kaidence most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaidence ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #793 in 2008. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.